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CVE-2006-4997

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.60%

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CVE-2006-4997 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The clip_mkip function in net/atm/clip.c of the ATM subsystem in Linux kernel allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors that cause the ATM subsystem to access the memory of socket buffers after they are freed (freed pointer dereference).. EPSS estimates a 4.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The clip_mkip function in net/atm/clip.c of the ATM subsystem in Linux kernel allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors that cause the ATM subsystem to access the memory of socket buffers after they are freed (freed pointer dereference).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
4.60%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 2.6.18
CanonicalUbuntu Linux5.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux6.06
CanonicalUbuntu Linux6.10
RedhatEnterprise Linux2.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux3
RedhatEnterprise Linux4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4997?
The clip_mkip function in net/atm/clip.c of the ATM subsystem in Linux kernel allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors that cause the ATM subsystem to access the memory of socket buffers after they are freed (freed pointer dereference).
How severe is CVE-2006-4997?
CVE-2006-4997 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4997?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST